Broken Hearts and Broken Seashells
by Annie Yorty Next week we’ll celebrate Valentine’s Day—a holiday meant for all kinds of heart connections. Friends exchange cards. Parents give gifts to children. Lovers plan romantic dates. But what about those with broken hearts? How…
Pursuing Emptiness
by Annie Yorty We’ve all heard about the wealthy man who realized on his deathbed his life priorities had been backwards. His dogged pursuit of money and possessions left a yawning chasm inside. By then, it was…
Light in the Tunnel
by Annie Yorty If we can see the end of a difficulty, we can endure almost anything. But when we can’t see a light at the end of the tunnel, hope wanes. Followers of Jesus, though, don’t…
Waiting on God
by Annie Yorty ©2022 Raise your hand if you like to wait. If your just hand shot up, you’re probably part of a miniscule minority. If we’re being honest, most of us prefer instant gratification over waiting…
Righteousness Protects
by Annie Yorty ©2022 I recently shared how righteousness restores hope. But God’s righteousness has many additional facets and functions. The Bible also says that righteousness protects us. Queen Elizabeth II I’ve never been much of a…